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Myths and facts about human trafficking
Although the problem of human trafficking is very widespread and well-known to people, it is still surrounded by many myths. In this material, we debunk some of them.
Myth №1: people who become victims of human trafficking are always unable to escape and are held against their will
In some cases, this is indeed true, but not always. Often, victims are manipulated into making the "choice" to stay. At the same time, they are not technically being held captive; they can move freely, use communication tools, and even have their passports in their possession.
People may remain in slavery for various reasons: for example, if the victim's family is in a very difficult financial situation, and the "employer" promises to pay the victim the due salary "next time" every month. The victim may also be blackmailed if they have been involved in sexual slavery, threatened that everyone the victim knows will find out and they will never be able to find normal work again.
Victims of human trafficking are so psychologically overwhelmed that they believe there is no way back for them. Therefore, they may believe that they consciously and voluntarily remain in slavery. This leads to the following myth.
Myth №2: if a victim of human trafficking remains in slavery despite having many opportunities to escape, then they remain there of their own free will and cannot be considered a victim of human trafficking
Recruiters and traffickers have many ways to pressure the victim: deception, blackmail, threats, manipulation, physical, psychological, and sexual violence, and restriction of freedom. Any actions taken by the victim under the influence of these factors cannot be considered a fully informed choice. Therefore, even if a person does not leave slavery when they have the chance, they are still considered a victim of human trafficking and need rescue and assistance.
Myth №3: recruiters always use violence to involve a victim in human trafficking
This option also occurs, but very often traffickers deceive their victims so that they reach the place themselves, from which they will not be able to get out. Recruiters don't even have to beat or abduct a person, as they can promise brilliant prospects and a large salary, so the deceived victim will "voluntarily" end up at the destination. People can be lured into human trafficking in quite civilized ways, for example, through social networks, the internet, or simply by talking to a person on the street.
Myth No. 4: Victims of human trafficking are not familiar with the people who recruit them into slavery
Along with situations where the victim does not know their recruiter, there are cases when people become victims of labor or sexualized exploitation due to acquaintances, neighbors, friends, lovers, and even relatives. It's easier to gain the trust of a person you already know, so often people don't doubt the intentions of those with whom they already have some emotional connection until the very end.
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